Utilization of mobilization strategies in community development projects in Umu-Nneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

Mobilization strategies exist but their utilisation in community development efforts is a challenge in developing countries. The study assessed utilization of mobilization strategies (capacity building, coalitions, direct engagement, and partnership) in community development projects. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select and structured questionnaire was administered on 112 respondents. Data were obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square analysis test. Age (x̄= 45.5), sex (Frequency: male=76, female =36), annual income (x̄=650; 981.61), years of formal education (x̄=13.6) influenced utilization of mobilization strategies in community development projects. The main constraints faced by the respondents were finance (91.1%), government policies (82.1%), and poor communication (66.1%). Chi-square test results showed significant (χ2 =231.568, P < 0.000) association between the utilization of mobilization strategies and number of community development projects engaged upon in the study area. Community developers in study area utilised mobilization strategies in executing projects for their community development. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that community members should actively engage in numbers of community development projects for maximum utilization of mobilization strategies.